Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer (Democratic) · Term-limited
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Write-ins: Michigan counts write-in votes only for people who file a Declaration of Intent with the proper filing official by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 (MCL 168.737a; Michigan Bureau of Elections 2026 election calendar). The state's list of declared write-in candidates is prepared after that deadline, so none are listed here yet.
Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the Wikipedia race page and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.
| BensonNo public position found | James |
| Benson | James |
| Benson | JamesNo public position found |
| BensonNo public position found | James |
| Benson | JamesNo public position found |
| Benson | JamesNo public position found |
| Benson | JamesNo public position found |
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BensonWe have to put guardrails in place to protect local voices Original: WXYZ, Oct 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) Second Michigan governor debate, WDIV, Oct 15, 2026. | JamesNo public position found |
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BensonMy plan will actually ensure that we are working with you to drive down the cost of healthcare and invest in clean energy infrastructure to reduce the cost of energy Original: WXYZ, Oct 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) Second Michigan governor debate, WDIV, Oct 15, 2026. | JamesThere's no reason Indiana and Ohio should have double-digit lower energy rates than us Original: WXYZ, Oct 2026 (accessed Oct 2026) Second Michigan governor debate, WDIV, Oct 15, 2026. |
No congressional voting record for: Jocelyn Benson, Donna Brandenburg, Douglas Campbell, Anthony Hudson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.
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